Have an 04 MCS with 17" S-Lites. Everything is stock right now.

I want to get Megan Coilovers but what else do I need to do the install the right way?

Done a few searches and read through relevant posts and found the following parts but need to know if these are right and I'm not missing something.

Megan Coilovers
Rear camber adjustment links
5mm or larger spacers

Do I need anything else?

Thanks

 

Blaxin41
I would suggest some good penetrating oil like "Liquid Wrench" (WD40 is not as good) and spray your bolts, especially the pinch bolts, a day ahead of time and let them sit. This will make life a lot easier if you don't twist one off.
Steve

 

if you have not done so already, now would be a good time to replace the control arm bushings with powerflex ones, and replace your ball joints. If you plan on lowering the car, you would also want adjustable endlinks front and rear.

 

Bushings have already been done about 10k ago. Do I need the adjustable endlinks for alignment purposes? I know the rear will likely have camber issues and I would need the adjustable camber links, but tdidnt know I had to get endlinks.

Add it to the list!

 

the pinch bolt on both sides of my 2002 snapped right off.( even after soaking one in oil all night) i drilled the holes out and put nuts and bolts on it. i read the driver side is famous for this! fyi

 

Thanks, I am aware that this may be an issue. Being that the car was in NY for a few years, I am thinking it may be a bit more rusted than I will like. Will see when I get under there.

What does a shop usually charge for an install? Might be worth just getting them to handle the install so I know its done right....

 

it was a very easy install. im no professional. yet it was easy.(besides teh 2 broken bolts)( oh and a broken abs sensor, but this i liked the result of)

the hardest part was drilling a hole in the rear for the adjustment cable.( care for the wires above)

tip on the adjustment cable, the cable itself does come apart. so you only need a tiny hole.

also, they come with no direction how to raise or lower, but you can get these online. seems i had to set each wheels preload. can do this before you install.

 

you would only need the adjustable endlinks if you want to lower the car. If you are still going to run at stock height, the OEM endlinks are fine.

 

Are camber links and end links the same thing? I was under the impression that all that was needed was a set of rear camber links like these to get the camber right. http://www.waymotorworks.com/h-sport...ber-links.html

 

try this guys parts.

http://stores.ebay.com/MCSpecial-Min...=p4634.c0.m322

 

they are different. end links go on the end of your sway bars.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-adj...-endlinks.html

 

those all use heim joints... not the end to use. sealed joints like on the WMW endlinks, or the greasable ends like the Hsport camber links are what you want.



best price on the Hsports(full set of 4) is here $444:
http://4x4jeeptruckaccessories.com/h.../i-511404.aspx

or is you do not mind if they are blemished(full set of 4) $370:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Cooper-...825#vi-content

 

what are the benefits of the adjustable end links??

 

Adjusting the rear camber. Very useful if your car is lowered.